It's WoW news time! Lots of patch 8.2 discussion on how Blizzard seem to be learning lessons! The Manapearl upgrade system & AP buffs seem to suggest good things!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4vV-0_sI7w …
That's not what I'm dismissing it as - I'm pushing for a realistic improvement to the current system that at least works within the bounds of what Blizzard are doing. I think it's more pragmatic than arguing for it's wholesale removal, which probably isn't going to happen.